How does Triple DES (3DES) improve upon the security of single and double encryption, and what are its practical applications?
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
by EITCA Academy
Triple DES (3DES), an evolution of the Data Encryption Standard (DES), was developed to address the vulnerabilities associated with single and double encryption methods. DES, originally adopted as a federal standard in 1977, faced increasing scrutiny as computational power advanced, rendering its 56-bit key length susceptible to brute-force attacks. Triple DES enhances security by extending
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CCF Classical Cryptography Fundamentals, Conclusions for private-key cryptography, Multiple encryption and brute-force attacks, Examination review
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3DES, Brute-force Attack, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, DES, Encryption, Key Management